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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.63, 37,080.36 and 14,737.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.63, 37,080.36 and 14,737.09 is: 22,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.63 : 37,080.36 = 14,737.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.63/37,080.36 = 14,737.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.63x = 37,080.36 × 14,737.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.63x = 546,456,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,456,602.55/24,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.03

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